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Violence in Burkina Faso: civilians killed and thousands displaced…

Publié le 28 May 2021

In early May, 45 civilians were killed and 17,500 people fled fighting zones in Burkina Faso. Terrorist attacks continued in three separate areas of the country. On May 9, terrorists attacked the village of FIRKA,…

Intercultural dialogue and sustainable development

Publié le 21 May 2021

In 2002, the UN General Assembly declared May 21 as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. This day celebrates both the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role…

Poultry farming as a way out of poverty.

Publié le 19 May 2021

Thanks to Morija, 175 women from different neighborhoods in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso recently received training in poultry farming. The goal of the project is to empower these women by enabling them to generate income through…

International Day of the Family: Towards an emancipation of the African woman

Publié le 15 May 2021

Since its proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993, the International Day of Families has been celebrated every year in mid-May. It highlights the importance attached to the basic unit of society and…

“An entire generation of children is at risk”

Publié le 12 May 2021

“An entire generation of children is at risk,” are the disturbing words of UNICEF Director Marie-Pierre Poirier in an April 28, 2021 statement. Currently, the number of displaced people in the Sahel stands at 5.3…

Meeting between a European delegation and young cocoa producers supported by Morija

Publié le 7 May 2021

The 51st Earth Day was celebrated around the world on Thursday, April 22. This event aims each year to raise awareness of the issues related to the preservation of the planet and the actions undertaken…

Solidarity with the pupils of the Yagma school in Burkina Faso

Publié le 4 May 2021

On Saturday, April 17, the Ecole du Potier in Palézieux organized a donation drive in front of the Denner in Bossonens (FR). The students of this Vaud school were remarkably involved in this event: they…

Discover our April newspaper

Publié le 27 April 2021

Putting a stop to malaria: World Malaria Day

Publié le 25 April 2021

Malaria, transmitted by mosquitoes, killed 409,000 people in 2019 in 87 countries, according to the WHO. Two-thirds of the victims are children under the age of 5. But these figures are probably underestimated, because the…

Are we taking care of our planet? International Mother Earth Day

Publié le 22 April 2021

Today, International Mother Earth Day reminds us of the primordial role of our planet and its interdependence with other living species. Biodiversity is in danger, its depletion contributes to the emergence of new infectious diseases….